Shine Tidelands State Park - Washington

Park Overview

Shine Tidelands State Park is a 13-acre day-use park with 5,000 feet of tideland along Bywater Bay. At high tide, there is little beach available to the visitor.

History

Shine Tidelands became part of the State Park system in 1967. The park property was formerly a portion of the Wolfe Property, named after original owners Elmer and Sophia Wolfe.

Park Features

Low-tide shellfish-harvesting opportunities nearby. Kayaking and windsurfing are popular on the beach.

Interpretive opportunities

There are currently no interpretive opportunities at this park.

Address

Oak Bay, WA 98365

Directions

Located seven miles south of Port Ludlow, Wash., off of Paradise Bay Rd in Jefferson County.

From Seattle:

Take Seattle/Bainbridge Island Ferry to Bainbridge Island, and follow Hwy. 305 east to Hwy. 3. Drive north over Hood Canal Bridge to Paradise Bay Rd., and follow signs to Shine Tidelands.

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